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    The History of Political Thought: A Very Short Introduction

    The History of Political Thought by Whatmore, Richard;

    A Very Short Introduction

    Series: Very Short Introductions;

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    • Publisher OUP Oxford
    • Date of Publication 25 November 2021

    • ISBN 9780198853725
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages160 pages
    • Size 175x114x8 mm
    • Weight 130 g
    • Language English
    • Illustrations 10 black and white images
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    Short description:

    Richard Whatmore examines the diverse, interconnected relationships between political history, theory, and action. Considering the work of Michel Foucalt, John Pocock, Quentin Skinner and other key theorists, this book highlights the connections between past and present political systems, and the ongoing relevance of the field today.

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    Thinking about politics has tended to be historical in nature because of the comparisons and contrasts that can be drawn between past and present. Different periods in politics have used the past differently. At times political thought can be said to have been drawn directly from the study of history; at others, perhaps including our own time, the relationship is more indirect.

    This Very Short Introduction explores the core concerns and questions in the field of the history of political thought. Richard Whatmore considers the history of political thought as a branch of political philosophy/political science, and examines the approaches of core theorists such as Reinhart Koselleck, Strauss, Michel Foucault, and the so-called Cambridge School of Quentin Skinner and John Pocock. Assessing the current relationship between political history, theory and action, Whatmore concludes with an analysis of its relevant for current politics.

    ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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    Table of Contents:

    Political thought: a brief history
    History and political philosophy: Arendt, Oakeshott, and Rawls
    Political thought and extremism: Koselleck
    Political thought in North America: Strauss
    Political thought and the history of liberty: Foucault
    Political theorists as historians: The Cambridge School
    The History of Political Thought and Present Politics
    Further Reading
    Index

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